The boxing community reacted with shock after Arturo Gatti Junior was found dead in Mexico earlier this month. Authorities discovered the teenager hanged in circumstances that mirrored the tragic death of his father, boxing legend Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, who died 16 years ago. Fans and fellow fighters expressed disbelief at the eerie similarity between the two deaths. Authorities Launch Homicide Investigation Investigators in Mexico have reportedly reclassified Gatti Jr’s death as a potential homicide. Officials are now examining evidence that could suggest foul play. Sources close to the case confirmed that police are treating the situation as suspicious rather than…
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Tyson Fury insisted he has no reason to return to boxing, even for £1 billion. The 37-year-old retired in January after losing to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time. He previously hinted at comebacks, similar to his short-lived 2022 retirement, while his promoter Frank Warren recently claimed Fury plans to fight next year. In an interview with FurociTV, Fury said he feels no motivation to step back into the ring. He explained that after 25 years of taking punches, he sees no purpose in returning. Fury Says Wealth and Titles No Longer Matter Fury admitted he once fought for money…
Former IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook will return to the ring next February to honour the late Ricky Hatton. Brook, who last fought in February 2022 when he defeated Amir Khan, will step back into the ring just before turning 40. According to multiple reports, Brook will face Eisa Al Dah in Dubai, the same opponent Hatton had been preparing to fight before his passing. The event, titled Destiny in the Desert, will serve as a full tribute to Hatton, who tragically took his own life last month at the age of 46. Brook admitted he had considered several comeback…
Sydney Sweeney’s new film Christy faces sharp criticism from reviewers who call it predictable and formulaic. The movie, directed by David Michôd and co-written with Mirrah Foulkes, tells the story of boxer Christy Martin’s rise to fame in the 1990s. Sweeney gained 30 pounds to play Martin, a former professional fighter who broke barriers in women’s boxing. The film explores Christy’s fame and her personal struggles, including years of domestic violence and her husband’s failed attempt to kill her in 2010. The movie premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5. Critics continue to publish reviews ahead…
Brooklyn native Heather “The Heat” Hardy said she never wanted to retire from boxing — she had no choice. The former WBO featherweight champion, now 43, suffers from headaches, seizures, convulsions, and muscle spasms, symptoms consistent with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma. Hardy filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, the first of its kind by a female boxer, accusing her doctors, promoters, and equipment sponsors of clearing her to fight when she was medically unfit. She also said they denied her mandatory health insurance. “The boxing industry catastrophically failed Heather Hardy,”…
California once again shaped the direction of American boxing. On Wednesday, the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) voted 6-0 to endorse Zuffa Boxing’s plan to reform federal boxing laws. The sudden emergency meeting stunned critics and delivered Zuffa valuable publicity for its campaign to gain approval from Congress. Zuffa Boxing, run by TKO executives Dana White, Nick Khan, and Turki Alalshikh, wants to bypass other promoters and control fighter rankings and championship belts. The company aims to create its own league-style system, much like the UFC, offering fighters set pay, structured contracts, and exclusive events. Observers familiar with the UFC’s…
A court in Manchester opened and adjourned an inquest into Ricky Hatton’s death on Thursday. The former boxing world champion, aged 46, died last month. The brief hearing took place at Stockport Coroner’s Court, where officials shared details of how Hatton was found unresponsive. Senior coroner Alison Mutch described the session as a “straightforward legal step” required before the full inquest resumes on March 20. Hatton’s manager and long-time friend Paul Speak discovered him at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14. Speak had driven there to collect Hatton for a flight to Dubai, where the boxer planned…
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) unanimously endorsed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act during a Wednesday meeting. The commission voted 6-0 in favor of the bill after a heated public discussion. CSAC had delayed the vote following a September 8 meeting, where every speaker criticized the bill. Detractors warned that it could hand excessive power to Zuffa Boxing, the promotional group created in March by UFC CEO Dana White, WWE President Nick Khan, and Saudi Arabian investor Turki Alalshikh. The TKO-backed bill, introduced in July by U.S. Reps. Brian Jack and Sharice Davids, would allow Zuffa to establish…
Brandon Stanton, the creator of the popular “Humans of New York” series, has launched a new project celebrating the spirit of New York City. Known for capturing intimate stories of everyday people, Stanton’s latest work offers a fresh and uplifting perspective on urban life. The project highlights the city’s diversity and energy through personal stories, photos, and encounters that showcase the human side of New York. Each story reflects moments of kindness, perseverance, and creativity, reminding readers why the city remains a source of inspiration. Stanton’s work has always focused on connecting people through storytelling. With this new project, he…
Floyd Mayweather’s four-year-old grandson has already started training in boxing.Kentrall Gaulden Jr., known as KJ, is the son of Mayweather’s eldest daughter, Iyanna, and rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden. KJ carries boxing greatness in his blood as the grandson of Mayweather, the undefeated 50-0 champion. Mayweather’s father and uncles also built successful boxing careers, continuing a powerful family tradition. The legacy now continues with Mayweather personally helping train KJ, who celebrated his fourth birthday in January. Iyanna has shared multiple clips of KJ training at Mayweather’s iconic Las Vegas gym, guided by the undefeated legend…